"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you feel like you're missing out on the gorgeous blooming flowers in your garden due to oppressive ...

When the sun goes down and the stars come out, most gardens fall into shadow. But some unique blooms come alive in the moonlight, offering a magical touch to your outdoor space. These night-blooming ...

Botanists have discovered the first known species of orchid that flowers at night, London's Kew Gardens announced on Tuesday. The flowers last for one night only, a habit which initially foxed ...

Night phlox (Zaluzianskya capensis) is a delicate-looking perennial with an enchanting secret. Typically growing up to 12 inches tall, it remains inconspicuous during the day with its closed buds in ...

There's a world of garden activity once the sun goes down, when nighttime pollinators appear. Whether you design an entire moon garden filled with white and silvery plants that reflect the low light ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. I have a night blooming cereus that is several years old and that has ...

A white-lined sphinx moth hovers at dusk while sipping from the nectar-rich blooms of garden verbena 'Homestead Purple'. (Rick Wetherbee) There's something magical about the hours of darkness that ...

When choosing plants for the garden, those that burst into bright, colorful blooms usually steal the spotlight. But not all flowers follow the same schedule—some actually prefer to put on their show ...

After collecting newspapers from the driveway the other morning, I was almost back inside when I spotted some news of my own. At the edge of the porch, our night-blooming cereus had offered its first ...

After a long day, it's nice to spend some time in the garden, soaking in the tranquillity and admiring the flowers. But as night falls, the blooms seem to wane. Roses disappear in the gloom, petunias ...